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Discover Dan Nicholas Park

When you’re looking to camp in an RV near Salisbury, North Carolina, you’ll also need a place to stay, and you may appreciate the Dan Nicholas Park Campground. The park offers outstanding recreational opportunities. There is a camp store for convenience, and the campground is gated. Special events and activities for all ages are held in season.

The campsites at Dan Nicholas Park offer electric and water hookups, picnic tables, and grills. Service is 30/50/110 amp. Guests have access to campground amenities, including restrooms and showers, a dump station, a recycling station, and a camp shelter. The campground is family-friendly and pet-friendly.

The Great Outdoors

There’s plenty to do right at Dan Nicholas Park with your Rowan County RV rental. This county park features a lake, a water plaza, a gem mine, a carousel, a train, a nature center, an aquarium, a barnyard, miniature golf, paddleboats, Wildlife Adventures, and much more. Picnic areas offer tables, grills, and shelters. Special events at the park include an Autumn Jubilee, Music on the Mountain, and “Paws, Claws n’ Scales.”

You can experience the great outdoors and a great sense of community when you take your Salisbury camper rental to Lake Norman State Park for a visit. The park is home to the state’s largest human-made lake with a swimming beach, a bathhouse complex, a boat ramp, and fishing. Pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are available for rent. There are interpretive trails and a visitor center. The mountain biking trail network boasts over 30 miles of single-track trail. Picnic areas include tables, grills, and shelters. Other recreational activities to enjoy while you're here include hiking and bird and wildlife watching. Ranger-led educational and interpretive programs are held regularly and include “Paddle with a Ranger.”

The Pisgah National Forest is well worth a visit when you rent a motorhome near Dan Nicholas Park Campground. This forest is comprised of over half a million acres of hardwoods, whitewater, and waterfalls. Its Cradle of Forestry Heritage Site features the Forest Discovery Center Exhibit Hall, a restored 1915 logging locomotive, the Biltmore Campus Trail, and the Forest Festival Trail. Other special places in the national forest include the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway and the Wild and Scenic Horsepasture River. Recreational opportunities include hiking, climbing, river and water sports, hunting and fishing, scenic drives, picnicking, geocaching, and nature viewing and photography.

Exploring the Area

There’s plenty to do and see right in Salisbury when you are RV camping at the Dan Nicholas Park Campground. Salisbury is a charming Southern town and the seat of Rowan County. It blends the wineries and pick-your-own farms of its agricultural heritage with historic trolleys serving the downtown area and thriving art, music, and food scenes. Some highlights here include Dunn’s Mountain Park Nature Preserve, the Rowan Museum, Lake Corriher, the Hambley Wallace House, and the Salisbury Community Park. Annual events in and around the area include North Carolina Beer Month, Fall Fun on the Farm, Wine about Winter, the Cheerwine Festival, and Krazy Klearance and Restaurant Week. Be sure to visit the Rowan County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Downtown Salisbury, and Explore Salisbury for the latest in local news, happenings, and visitor guides.

You can also head over to nearby Winston-Salem when you are staying at one of the RV parks in Salisbury. Winston-Salem is home to several colleges and universities, including the North Carolina School of the Arts, so there is almost always something happening on one or more of the campuses. Other things to do and see here include the Old Salem Museum and Gardens, the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Salem Lake, Historic Bethabara Park, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Anthropology. Special events that you may want to consider when planning your visit here include the North Carolina Wine Festival, the River Run International Film Festival, the Carolina Classic Fair, Gears and Guitars, the Piedmont Craftsmen’s Fair, and the Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors. Check out the Winston-Salem Convention and Visitors Bureau, Visit NC, and the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, promotions, and visitor guides.

If you decide to head out of the RV campground in search of tasty treats, you’ll find authentic barbecue, classic Southern comfort food, ethnic eateries, and familiar fast-casual chains. And when it’s time to top off your tank too, you can find both gasoline and diesel fuel easily at any of the area’s truck stops, service stations, and convenience stores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Renting an RV lets you enjoy the flexibility of RV travel without all the costs and maintenance of ownership. With a rental, you can book the perfect rig for any trip just like you would a car or hotel. With Outdoorsy, you rent directly from the RV owner but get the backing of programs like roadside assistance, insurance, and stellar support from real, live people 24/7.

On average, you can expect to pay between $75 and $150 per night to rent most small trailers and campervans. Larger trailers and motorhomes could cost $100 to $250 per night. Renting an RV for a longer time can be even more affordable–a week or month-long rental could average out to less than $60 per day.

Yes! Each RV owner can choose whether to offer unlimited miles on their vehicles. You’ll be able to see if unlimited mileage is an option on any listing you check out. If unlimited miles are not available, you’ll be able to see what is included with the base rate and what extra miles will cost.

Many RV owners allow pets in their rentals. Be sure to check the listing to see if it’s an option for the rig you have your eye on. You’ll be able to see if there is an extra deposit or fee for pets before you request a booking.

Having an RV delivered to your home or destination is a great way to simplify your trip. Many RV owners offer delivery and setup services, usually for an extra fee or within a certain distance of their location. Each listing shows whether or not delivery is an option.

RV rentals are available all over the country! Whether you want to pick up an RV near home to set out an epic road trip or if you want to have one ready at your destination, you can search by location for any type of rig.

Renting an RV is an affordable way to get all the benefits of RV travel without the maintenance and overhead of ownership. It’s also a great way to try out the lifestyle and different types of rigs before you take the plunge and buy your own. Already own an RV? Consider renting yours out to bring in some extra income.

Small travel trailers and campervans can usually sleep 2-4 people comfortably. Mid-size trailers and motorhomes usually sleep 4-8. Bigger rigs often sleep 6-10, some even 12!

Security, for one. Outdoorsy helps protect RV owners and renters with excellent support and insurance options, and a secure platform for listings, communication, and payments. There are plenty of other reasons though, like roadside assistance, detailed listings, and a wide variety of RVs to choose from.